latest blood test

[Florah]

Good evening,

Blood tests- 21/6/23.

TSH - 6.96 (0.38-5.33)

FT4- 13.0 (7.9-14.4)

FT3- 4.5 (3.8-6.0)

Currently taking block & replace 20mcg Carbimazole & Levothyroxine 125mcg upped from 100mcg after this test.

Any thoughts thanks x

[SlowDragon Administrator]

Have you got vitamin D, folate, ferritin and tested recently

What vitamin supplements are you taking

[Florah in reply to SlowDragon]

@slowDragon No I haven't, I've mentioned getting them tested to my Endo... But of course not completed. Will ask again and push next appointment.

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to Florah]

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[pennyannie]

Hey there again ;

I think the question is more one of - how are you feeling with these results ?

You have had a difficult time this past year trying to get stable on doses of both or either an anti thyroid drug and a thyroid replacement medication and you must feel totally worn down by it all.

When metabolism isn't running quite right for the individual the body struggles to extract key nutrients through food, no matter how well and clean you eat and this in turn can send your core strength vitamins and minerals nose diving through their ranges which simply compounds your health issues further.

Do you have any current readings / ranges for ferritin, folate, B12 and vitamin D as these all need to be maintained at optimal for any thyroid hormone replacement to work well and will be essential information if you do choose to go privately and just might save you some time and money if you have current results to hand.